Kelvedon Hatch

Overview

A secluded campsite in rural Essex, near both the coast and the city.

Our pretty Kelvedon Hatch Club campsite in the heart of leafy Essex serves those campers seeking the excitement and attractions of the capital as well as those looking for a relaxing break on the Essex coast.

This 90-pitch campsite is secluded and peaceful and has a really rural feel. All forms of camping is catered for here with a range of facilities including a parent and child room, children’s play area and an excellent dog walk.

The pretty village of Kelvedon Hatch – best known for its once-secret nuclear bunker, now a museum, is close by. Also close is Brentwood, with Mountnessing Windmill – a restored, working post mill – and Old MacDonald’s Farm, a leisure park aimed at children. You can also catch a train from the town to London – buses to the station stop half a mile from site with trains leaving every 10 minutes to the city.

For some beach action, head to Southend. Three Shells, the town’s most central beach, offers easy access to Adventure Island, the Pier and numerous shops, cafes and amusements. Also try the Blue Flag, dog-friendly Canvey Island Beach in the Thames Estuary and the Blue Flag Sandy Shoebury East and Shoeburyness Beaches.

Reviews

The site is easy to find and can be accessed from any direction with ease.

Cubix (Club Member)stayed Oct 2014

This review is for Kelvedon Hatch

The site is easy to find and can be accessed from any direction with ease. A forest location which is very peaceful but equally good fun for children who can play and explore safely away from traffic. TV and Wi-Fi is good and essentials are stoked in the site shop. Shower block was clean but old and is about to be replaced over the winter. Also a new recycling centre is being built and the roads relaid. Great access to London and other local attractions.

2014 wardens are friendly (even though very near end of season) and do their best to maintain...

Brendan McKeown (Club Member)stayed Oct 2014

This review is for Kelvedon Hatch

2014 wardens are friendly (even though very near end of season) and do their best to maintain the pitches and grassed areas. They also do their best with keeping the toilets and showers clean, but it must be soul-destroying trying to make the facilities look anything better than tired , out of date and barely fit-for-purpose. We go there because our daughter and granddaughter live close by. Hopefully planning permission for a new toilet and shower block will be forthcoming very soon and built in time for the 2015 season.

Q and As

Q: When can I book for next year?

A: Club Members can book online from 6th November for the 2015 season. Non members can book from 8th January 2015.

Q: Do I get to choose my own pitch?

A: Wherever possible, you will be able to select your own pitch however in busy periods, the choice may be limited. Holiday Site Managers will take in to account any special requests you have made, however they cannot guarantee these requests will be met.
If you are unhappy with your pitch, the Holiday Site Manager will try to re-pitch you, where possible, on a remaining pitch of the type you have booked.

Q: I have a converted unit – will you accept me on your sites?

A: If your caravan, motorhome or trailer tent is not of a proprietory make, please send clear photographs to the Club’s UK Club Sites Department at Greenfields House, for consideration by the Sites Director.

Q: How do I pay the balance of my booking?

A: The balance of your booking is payable on arrival at site. For itinerary bookings, i.e. bookings with more than one stay, the balance for each stay will be payable on the relevant site.

Q: When can I arrive on my pitch and when must I leave?

A: Your pitch will be available after 12 noon on your arrival day and will need to be vacated by 12 noon on your final day, unless you make arrangements with the Holiday Site Manager in advance. Some sites have limited parking, so if you arrive early you may be asked to return later. Please try and arrive before 8pm. If you’re delayed, please let the site know by calling them directly.